After months of speculation, Atlanta United saw their beloved number 10, Miguel Almiron, end his time in Major League Soccer and move on to English Premier League side Newcastle United in a record-breaking move that is said to be around $27 million including incentives.
The Paraguayan international arrived in Atlanta with high expectations, coming from the Argentinian side Club Lanús and occupying a Designated Player spot in the Five Stripes’ inaugural roster.
Upon his arrival in Atlanta, his goal to eventually take his talents to Europe was painfully obvious to everyone who followed his short two-year spell in North America.